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NYC Council Approves Zoning Change For Citi Field Casino
New York Mets owner Steve Cohen’s dreams of a casino next to Citi Field took a huge step forward. The City Council approved a zoning change by a 41-2 margin that would give a 50-acre parking lot the go-ahead to become a public space that would include a casino, 25-acre public park, shopping, restaurants, bike paths, and more.
$8B Citi Field casino and park proposal gets zoning approval from NYC Council
The City Council on Tuesday voted 41-2 in favor of zoning changes for Steve Cohen's proposed "Metropolitan Park" casino complex next to Citi Field.
NYC Council approves zoning changes for proposed $8 billion casino project near Citi Field
The New York City Council has voted to approve zoning changes for the proposed $8 billion Metropolitan Park casino and entertainment complex planned next to Citi Field in Flushing. In a decisive 41-2 vote on Tuesday, the Council backed the proposal from New York Mets owner Steve Cohen and Hard Rock Entertainment.
City Council votes overwhelmingly in favor of $8B Metropolitan Park casino zoning changes
The City Council has voted overwhelmingly in favor of modifications to zoning regulations for the planned $8B Metropolitan Park casino development
Metropolitan Park casino project in Queens wins City Council zoning approval
The proposal still faces hurdles in the state Legislature as part of a protracted casino license review process.
City Council Greenlights Steve Cohen’s Casino Plan at Citi Field
The City Council has approved New York Mets owner Steve Cohen’s ambitious plan to transform the Citi Field parking lot into a vibrant casino and entertainment complex.
How NYC’s Zoning Reform is Subtly Changing The City’s Landscape
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Battle over ‘inspirational’ new pro-Trump sign ignites in NY court: ‘Blatant attack on free expression’
A company that won an upstate legal battle to display a giant “Vote for Trump” sign on one of its buildings is back in court ...
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NYC Zoning Reform: Where Will It Have an Impact?
The zoning reform package dubbed ‘City of Yes’ will likely yield uneven results, with many of the lowest-density neighborhoods exempted from new regulations.
Where New York City's Zoning Reform Will Add Housing
The ‘City of Yes’ plan is already having an impact. The changes to the city’s landscape will mostly be subtle — on purpose.
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No Opposition To Fire Station Zoning Change
There is no public opposition to a proposed zoning law amendment that will pave the way for construction of a new fire hall ...
Long Island Zoning Atlas gets funding boost
The Long Island Regional Planning Council voted Wednesday to allocate $40,000 for improvements to the Long Island Zoning Atlas.